Brazier

15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Brazier of red earthenware, partly covered with a green glaze. Circular with flat base having a slight rim, ogee-curved sides pierced with three triangular openings, and slightly domed top with pierced openings in the form of a rosette. The top and interior are green glazed.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Red earthenware partly covered with a green glaze.
Brief description
Brazier of red earthenware partly covered with a dark green glaze. Found in the Ile de la Cité. French, probably Ile de France, 15th century.
Physical description
Brazier of red earthenware, partly covered with a green glaze. Circular with flat base having a slight rim, ogee-curved sides pierced with three triangular openings, and slightly domed top with pierced openings in the form of a rosette. The top and interior are green glazed.
Dimensions
  • Taken from register height: 3 1/2in
  • Taken from register diameter: 5in
Credit line
Given by J.H. Fitzhenry.
Object history
Found in the Ile de la Cité, Paris, in 1864.
Given by J.H. Fitzhenry.
Formerly Victor Gay Collection.
Production
Found in the Ile de la Cité, Paris, in 1864.
Collection
Accession number
C.197-1909

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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